Immigration

I have been listening to President Obama's speech on immigration reform.  I was surprised that I actually agreed with alot of what he said.  But the more I have thought about it, I have got to point out a few things.
First, my ancestors were immigrants.  They came from Ireland and Scotland.  I am not sure how much you know about history, but they were not generally treated well when they arrived.  I don't have time to go into all of it, but just think back to the movie, Far and Away.  You will get the general idea.
I love the idea of the big Melting Pot.  Each culture here has left it's mark on America, and yet America is unique in it's own way.  It is like we have kept the best of each culture.
In times past, people came here because their lives in their home countries was not ideal, and they wanted to improve themselves and the opportunities of their children.  They came, they learned English, and they worked very hard and were productive members of society.
It seems that the global society has changed.  Now alot(no, not all)of today's immigrants make their first stop at the local welfare office.  As a nurse, I have personally seen this.  I am not against helping people.  But there is NO WAY our country can afford to provide for the welfare of our own people, much less ones from other countries!
Then we have the whole national security facet.  I posted a link on FB last week about Hamas setting up a camp in Mexico just south of San Diego!!  We NEED secure borders!  Our children DESERVE them!  We are the only country in the world that does not secure our borders!!  It is insane!
I don't have the answer to the problem.  But neither does Congress, and they get paid to have one!  That is the problem with letting the rules relax and letting people slide by without enforcing the laws.  You wind up with a big mess that is not going to be able to be resolved without alot of pain and suffering on someone's part.  I just pray that it does not affect me and my family.
That is my rant of the day.  Just a few thoughts.  Suas Alba!!  Erin go braugh!!  God Bless America!!!